Repairs fuel tank connection

[JTT]

Guys, I'm having a problem getting the gromet and stem back in the fuel tank on a Husqvarna RZ5426 zero turn, can anybody help?

 

[mechanic mark]

Error

If you removed parts from tank, retrace your steps taking your time. Question, are new parts original Husqvarna replacement parts?

 

[djdicetn]

Error

If you removed parts from tank, retrace your steps taking your time. Question, are new parts original Husqvarna replacement parts?

And more specifically...are the grommet & stem original or new replacement parts(and hope you haven't thrown away the old ones)???

 

[JTT]

They are original replacement parts, the problem I'm having is getting the gromet and stem up in the tank. It is such a tight fit, can't get both in together, I tried the gromet first, then the stem, and then both the gromet and stem together. I don't want to put too much pressure on the stem, that's how I broke it to start with,any suggestions? I've tried axle grease

 

[Perryb]

On all tanks I have worked on the grommet has to go on first,then the fuel stem. Tight fit yes but, that is what seals it up. Perry

 

[JTT]

Finally got it, had to remove tank, turn it over in order to put enough even pressure to insert grommet in first, the stem, actually pretty easy this way.